Grab this opportunity to get published in The Challenge, the official newsletter of the ISBA Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law (REM). REM is seeking articles covering interesting student perspectives on racial and ethnic minority issues pertaining to its goals of

Good luck with your exams and papers! This is the final weekly newsletter until classes begin. We'll move to bi-weekly in the meantime. 1Ls: Are you ready to get involved? Looking for small time commitment that makes a big impact?LCS is now accepting applications for its Ambassadors Program to help shape the policies of our office while also learning more about the services our office provides students and alumni. The application form can be found in the SymplicityDocument Library.Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search. The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

December 7, 2011

2012 CBA Court Calendar Available The CBA's 2012 Court Calendar, a leather-bound book designed to keep track of appointments and track billable time in hourly increments, is now available. It includes phone numbers and addresses for judicial circuit courthouses/clerks, other frequently called legal numbers, and CBA member information. $21.69 a copy. Order through the CBA Legal Bookstore at 312-554-2130 or online.

Christmas Carol CD Now Available The CBA Symphony Orchestra's recording of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" is now on sale for $12. Order at www.chicagobar.org or pick up a copy in the CBA's Legal Bookstore (312-554-2130).

If you are in charge of the VIP at an event, keep an eye on the VIP throughout the event and make sure he or she is not cornered by a new, unwanted friend who is hogging his or her time. If this happens, you must dive in and rescue the VIP...er, I mean... politely intervene.

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

Alliance for Women Gift Card Collection Drive: Help the AFW's Domestic Violence Task Force & Advocacy Subcommittee to empower survivors of domestic violence receiving shelter at Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) this holiday season. Small-denomination gift cards for stores such as Target, Jewel, or CVS - for just $10, $20, or $25 - enable CAWC's clients to buy what they might not have taken when they fled a violent situation: clothes to wear to work, shampoo, or diapers for their children. Bring gift cards to the AFW holiday party on December 15 or mail or deliver to Angie Cruz, CBA, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. Gift cards will be accepted through January 31, 2012.

December 5, 2011

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located athttps://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password available on the Symplicity Homepage.

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located athttps://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password Available on the Symplicity Homepage.

Spring Programs

·New York State Attorney General – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established, was 12/15/10)

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located athttps://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Password available via the Symplicity Homepage.

Alliance for Women Speakers Bureau Launch - December 6Please join the Alliance for the launch of our Mentoring Circles' Speakers Bureau on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 12:15 p.m., at Sidley Austin, One South Dearborn. The Hon. Susan E. Cox, U.S. Magistrate Judge, and her law clerk, Mary Curry, will moderate a conversation with several distinguished Speakers Bureau members who will share their knowledge and expertise from private practice, corporate counsel, and public service. The Speakers Bureau was created to complement the Mentoring Circles program by providing senior-level attorneys to discuss various issues with Circle members. Come meet our Speakers Bureau members and hear how they will benefit your Circle! If you haven't joined a Circle yet, learn about the program and how to participate. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to afw@chicagobar.org.